Category Archives: Politics
Gov. Pritzker calling for a freeze of the state’s gas tax
The state's fiscal year begins July 1. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Less than a year after saying the tax on gasoline needed to be doubled and then indexed to inflation, ...
Feb 07, 2022
U of I professor: Republicans are crowding into a primary to determine who should take on Gov. Pritzker
University of Illinois Springfield political science professor Kent Redfield. (Photo courtesy University of Illinois System)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Once again in Illinois, a major candidate fo...
Jan 28, 2022
Cancelled session days hurting business in downtown Springfield
Covid knocked out eleven of twelve House session days and eight of nine Senate session days in January. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When the lawmakers cancel session days, busines...
Jan 27, 2022
The candidate for state treasurer wants to combine that office with the state comptroller
State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A candidate for state treasurer wants to combine that office with that of state comptroller. But it was co...
Jan 26, 2022
Proposed Bloomington city budget includes tens of millions in reserves, plus Rivian revenue boost
At Monday night's city council meeting, government staffers said they expect to present a $269.1 million spending plan, up 7% or $17.4 million from the current fiscal year. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABC...
Jan 25, 2022
House Minority Leader Durkin: Repeal crime bill
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A package of criminal justice legislation which passed a year ago is an anti-cop, anti-safety alb...
Jan 20, 2022
Gov. Pritzker: “Optimistic” about COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The governor says it’s hard to tell when you’re at the peak – until you’ve passed it. Gov. JB Pritzke...
Jan 19, 2022
Aurora Mayor Irvin announces run for Illinois Gov. with State Rep. Bourne as running mate
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin (right) and State Rep. Avery Bourne (left) announced their intentions to run on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Irvin/Bourne Twitter) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The race to b...
Jan 18, 2022
Illinois Senate minority leader announces four proposed constitutional amendments
Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Attempting change can be frustrating - when you're in the minority. The Illinois Senate minority lea...
Jan 18, 2022
Barnett not seeking re-election to McLean County Board
Josh Barnett represents the 10th District on the McLean County Board. (Photo courtesy Josh Barnett)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Republican who has represented Bloomington's east side on the McLe...
Jan 18, 2022
